Oral Health Therapist

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit health organization in Singapore seeks an Oral Health Therapist to promote oral health awareness through patient education and community outreach. The role involves treating dental diseases, ensuring clinic operations run smoothly, and advocating for oral health in vulnerable populations. Candidates must have at least a Diploma in relevant fields, experience in dental care, and be registered with the Singapore Dental Council. Fluency in Mandarin and English is required.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Singapore Dental Council.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in dental care.

Responsibilities

• Treat and prevent dental disease.
• Ensure smooth running of clinic.
• Advocate for oral health in vulnerable populations.
• Support partnerships with external entities.
• Provide dental and hygiene therapy.
• Assist Dentist with clinic operations.
• Maintain clinic tasks.
• Assist in tracking objectives.
• Perform stock-takings.
• Coordinate team meetings.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Basic operations on Microsoft Excel

Basic operations on Microsoft Word

Basic operations on Email

Basic operations on Outlook

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy

Diploma in Oral Health Therapy

Further qualifications in Social Service work

Job description

The Oral Health Therapist promotes oral health awareness through patient education, community outreach, and preventive programmes.

Job Responsibilities

• Treat and prevent dental disease.
• Ensure smooth running of clinic.
• Advocate for oral health in vulnerable populations.
• Support partnership with external bodies and entities.
• Embody humanistic healthcare values.
• To provide dental and hygiene therapy.
• Assist Dentist and other clinic operations.
• Maintain clinic and back-end work.
• Assist in the tracking of Objectives and Key Results or Key Performance Indicators.
• Perform stock-take for drugs.
• Coordinate team meeting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• At least a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy or a Diploma in Oral Health Therapy.
• Further qualifications or certifications related to Social Service work will be added advantage.
• Must be registered with the Singapore Dental Council.
• At least 3 years of experience in providing dental care.
• Willingness to learn.
• Able to perform basic operations on Microsoft Excel, Word, Email, and Outlook.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English to communicate with only Mandarin-speaking patients and only English-speaking patients.